15 recipes perfect for when you have too many ripe bananas

Bananas are among some of the easiest fruits to eat, and they also happen to be pretty darn good for you. Some people are even starting to eat the peel itself, which has its own set of benefits. But in case you want to enjoy that perfectly ripe banana that’s without making it look overly awkward, these recipes should do just the trick. Don’t let those ripened bananas go to waste.

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